February
4
6:00pm-7:00pm
Two powerful forces likely shape our caregiving everyday: how we think about aging, and how culture shapes the way care is given and received. Ageism, or culture-based negative beliefs about aging, can lead to older adults being misunderstood, or treated as unable to express their own needs and preferences. At the same time, cultural backgrounds also influence how families define good care, how they communicatee needs, and what support looks like in daily life.
This session will explore caregiving situations where ageism and cultural differences affect health, communication, and relationships. Participants will learn simple ways to recognize and challenge ageism, improve communication across cultural differences, and use practical strategies to provide compassionate care so that both older adults and caregivers
feel supported.
February
9
11:00am-12:00pm
Join us for a virtual discussion on HIV and AIDS, exploring the importance of HIV testing, prevention strategies, and recent advances in treatment. This session will highlight ongoing research studies and focus on emerging long-acting treatments for HIV and HIV prevention, offering insight into how these developments are shaping the future of care and
improving health outcomes.
This session is part of the Weill Cornell Medicine Wellness Series with the Battery Park City Library.
February
27
11:00am-12:00pm
Starvos Niarchos Foundation Library
Join us for a discussion with Madeline Sterling, M.D., MPH exploring the basics of caregiving, including helping families to understand how the trajectory of disease can change caregiving needs over time.
March
3
11:00am-12:00pm
Family caregivers play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of older adults. For older persons with dementia, caregiver participation in disease management, care planning, and clinical decision making is especially critical. Yet, despite their active involvement in care processes, caregivers report deficits in their communication with health care providers, including lack of information, guidance, and support.
This presentation will discuss the barriers and facilitators to effective communication between health providers and family caregivers, focusing on the dementia context. It will highlight emerging solutions, such as policies and interventions, that provide practical tools and strategies to support caregivers and their care recipients during medical encounters.
April
17
12:00pm-1:00pm
Family caregivers provide essential care to older adults at the end of life. This session will provide an overview of the importance of family caregivers during this period, the challenges they face, and evidencebased interventions being studied to support them. The session will also share practical tips and helpful resources for caregivers.
